Jambalaya Shrimp

Name: Jambalaya Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fat; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 lb ham, cooked and chopped; 1 cup shrimp, cooked and peeled; 1 1⁄2 cups tomatoes, cooked (canned is fine); 1 onion, peeled and sliced; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon parsley, minced; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); paprika (to taste); 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 chili pepper, seeded and chopped (use gloves when handling); 4 cups water; 1 cup rice, uncooked